Assistant Director: Partnership And Linkages

What you will need

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Computer Literacy.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act, PFMA, Building partnerships.
• Innovation.
• Marketing and entrepreneur insight.
• Financial Management.
• Mobilising resources.
• Interpretation of statutes, Treasury regulations and other frameworks.
• Business planning.
• Visibility analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of administration reporting process and procedures.
• Negotiation skills.
• Communication.
• Presentation skill.
• Academic Process and moderation procedures.
• Administrative skill.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Financial management.
• Skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skill.
• Problem solving skill.
• Analytical skill.
• Client oriented skill.
• Project management skill.
• Team leadership skill.
• Planning and organising skill.

Experience

A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate, 3-year Diploma / Degree in Project Management or Marketing. 3-5 Years’ experience working in Project Management or Business development environment.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

• Negotiation skills.
• Presentation skill.
• Administrative skill.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skill.
• Problem solving skill.
• Analytical skill.
• Client oriented skill.
• Project management skill.
• Team leadership skill.
• Planning and organising skill.

Key responsibilities

• Form and manage partnership with industry and relevant stakeholders.
• Build a database of local business and other linkages.
• Participate in business forums and identify project opportunities.
• Develop project proposals and plans for joint initiatives.
• Facilitate handover with the College managers.
• Business opportunities scanning.
• Identify opportunities for College income generation.
• Establish work environment simulation potential.
• Provide market needs business case rationale for all opportunities.
• Identify appropriate partner or service provider.
• Coordinate the submission of tenders and funding proposals.
• Provide information and reports on programmes, funding and partnership to DHET and other stakeholders.
• Local and Provincial government relations.
• Develop and update schedule of local government projects and opportunities.
• Identify College synergies potential contribution to provincial departments.
• Build relationships with relevant officials, establish a database of key contacts and participate in meetings as appropriate.
• Develop proposals for partnering on specific practical opportunities aligned with College core business.
• Research Management.
• Conduct visibility studies for all new and proposed projects.
• Develop the project and budget.
• Partner with relevant research organisations.
• Negotiate and sign service level agreements and or contracts with clients.
• Provide training and support to LPU and campus staff members on SETA and contractual compliance matters.
• Coordinate accreditation and application for new programme approvals.
• Handover the project to the relevant campus or occupational manger.
• Oversee and maintain student work placement and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
• Ensure that the TVET college student placement and WIL policy is in place and adhered to.
• Analyse the job market, identify scarce skills and match available opportunities with college programme mix.
• Ensure that an effective system is in place to assist learners to find job placement.
• Identify potential partners and networks to benefit and support existing graduates.
• Negotiate the employment opportunities with the employers and promote ex-graduate for vacancies.
• Ensure that they attend the strategic meeting with SETA to negotiate graduate‘s placement and facilitate the signatory of Memorandum of Understandings (MoU’s).
• Comply with Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College Policies and Procedures.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

must be submitted to [email protected] OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or Posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560.

• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Ms. LK Boikhutso
• Telephone: (011) 730 6600

Please note

• Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (with three contactable references).
• A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered.
• A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
• The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action.
• The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
• Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
• It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.